Neev
Neev is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Foundation or base.
Origin and history
Neev is a masculine name of Indian origin derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'foundation' or 'base'. It has grown in usage in the United States in recent years, particularly within Indian-American communities. Its short, modern, single-syllable structure gives it a contemporary appeal.
Popularity in the United States
931 babies in the United States have been named Neev since 1880. It ranks #3747 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1564.
States where it is most popular
- CA (49.3 %)
- NJ (23 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- NY (5.8 %)
- WA (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 120 |
| 2010-2019 | 447 |
| 2020-2029 | 364 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Sanskrit word referring to the bedrock or foundation of a structure.
- More than a third of all recorded U.S. births for boys named Neev since 1880 have occurred since 2020.